Foundational Year
Building a brighter tomorrow with Foundational Year Internship program
SPEAKHIRE’s award winning Foundational Year support, prepares, and empowers all kind looking for career counseling.
Fueling economic mobility through skills and connection.
SPEAKHIRE Intern’s Network Circle
Outcomes of this program
positive identity development and goal setting- increased school engagement and belonging
- increased self-efficacy
- access to social capital and opportunities
- social and workplace skills gains for students
- make schools more inclusive
- complete your own resume with skills and experiences gained from the internship year.
See how SPEAKHIRE is changing lives
Finding My Voice, My Skills, and My Future with SPEAKHIRE
“I'm thankful to learn what it takes to achieve future goals and build my confidence to pursue them through SPEAKHIRE. This is my second year, and I've already had so many doors open for me by the successful women I connected with my first year. ”
Cathy Whealon
UX Researcher - SPEAKHIRE Alumni
How Mentors Shape Careers and Inspire Success.
“I'm thankful to learn what it takes to achieve future goals and build my confidence to pursue them through SPEAKHIRE. This is my second year, and I've already had so many doors open for me by the successful women I connected with my first year. ”
Wade Cooper
UX Researcher @ Google - Champion
Collaborations that fuel our mission
Celebrating WHM at City Hall
On March 19 I had the honor of participating in the city Council event to celebrate women's month thanks to SPEAKHIRE. It was one of the most beautiful and important experiences I have had to date in NY...
Empowering Women in Tech
A great event showcasing the talents of women in the tech industry, celebrating innovation, diversity, and progress in the sector.
Community Engagement
Engaging with local communities and fostering relationships to build a strong and supportive network.